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Health Effects

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Warnings:

For external use only. Do not use on broken skin. Stop use if rash or irritation occurs. Ask a doctor before use if you have kidney disease. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Acute Health Effects:

From MSDS:Hazards Identification?Emergency OverviewClear, uniformly smooth gel. Scented according to product label. No significant health or environmental concerns.Potential Health EffectsEYE: May be slightly irritating, but will not cause injury. SKIN CONTACT: Not a skin irritant or contact sensitizer.INGESTION: Ingestion of small amounts (several grams) not likely to cause injury. Ingestion of large amounts may cause abdominal discomfort.INHALATION: Not a route of exposure under normal product use conditions. Vapors from heated product may cause upper respiratory irritation.

Chronic Health Effects:

From MSDS:None known.

Carcinogenicity:

ACGIH lists ethyl alcohol in Appendix A as A4, ***Not classifiable as a human carcinogen.***

First Aid:

EYES: Check for and remove contacts. Immediately flush eyes with clean flowing water, low pressure and lukewarm if possible, occasionally lifting upper and lower eyelids. Seek medical attention if irritation develops.SKIN: No first aid should be needed under normal handling conditions. It is good workplace practice to wash exposed areas thoroughly with soap or mild detergent and a large amount of water. If irritation occurs, avoid further contact. If contact with molten product burns skin, seek medical attention.INGESTION: If large amounts are ingested, seek medical attention. Never give anything orally to an unconscious person.INHALATION: If over-exposure occurs, remove person from area of exposure. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.